AP & AR Specialist

AP & AR SPECIALIST

Alta Ski Area, one of North America’s premier ski destinations, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its year-round accounting team. This role supports core accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and transaction review.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting skills, sound judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, guests and internal team members in a mountain operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including receiving, recording, and paying invoices on time; maintain current vendor W-9 records and prepare annual 1099 tax forms
• Manage accounts receivable activities for account sales and contractual agreements, including tracking, billing, and payment follow-up
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Conduct periodic inventory reviews and complete detailed end-of-season inventory analysis
• Review daily e-commerce sales activity and monitor Pay-As-You-Ski receivables for accuracy and completeness
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed to the Corporate Controller and management team

Work Schedule:

Full-time, year-round position—40 hours per week.

• Summer schedule: generally consists of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday—providing three-day weekends
• Winter schedule: generally consists of a five-day workweek that includes one weekend day—ski breaks are encouraged

Alta Employee Benefits

• Company-subsidized Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Free skiing at Alta with your employee ID
• Qualifying employees receive discounted skiing at Mountain Collective and Ikon resorts
• Alta ticket vouchers for friends and family are available for qualifying employees
• Your employee ID allows you free use of Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ski buses
• Employees are eligible to participate in our UTA Rideshare Vans
• Free or discounted lessons from the Alf Engen Ski School
• Discounts at Alta-owned restaurants
• Discounts at Alta Ski Shops

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and resolve them effectively
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work collaboratively with an established team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with guests, vendors and team members
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred, or at least three years of relevant accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in preparing journal entries and supporting general accounting processes
• Experience in analyzing and resolving reconciliation discrepancies
• Ability to analyze data sets and identify trends, issues, and exceptions
• Interest in skiing and mountain operations is a plus